Double Take Farms

19/07/2024

“C’mon, guys! Just give your ol’ pal a tiny lil nibble.”

15/07/2024

Thank you for the day.

08/07/2024

When the largest and smallest Agents of Chaos on the farm share a kiss… 😍

02/07/2024

If you give a girl a pony…

29/06/2024

Stanley and his snuggle buddy Carter. 🥰

19/06/2024

I was introduced to this style of parasite detection and reduction years ago at a boarding facility I moved to, and have been utilizing it ever since. Test, don't guess!

Dr. David Ramey is a 1983 graduate of the Colorado State University School of Veterinary Medicine.

18/06/2024

The first summer we owned the farm, the mayfly population was so horrendous that a vet actually said something to one of my boarders about it. But we had a plan! Now that we use automatic waterers in the field, and only have small buckets of water in the stalls, the mayfly population is negligible.

🪰 Mayfly, Mayfly... Fly Fly Away. Don't Come Back Another Day! 🪰

The Mayflies have arrived, and your role in managing stable operations becomes even more important. Here are some crucial tips to keep those pesky mayflies at bay and protect horses:

1. Turn Off Lights: Switch off lights over water troughs at night to avoid attracting mayflies.

2. Scoop Dead Mayflies: Regularly clean out dead mayflies from water sources to keep them fresh and safe.

3. Check Your Hay: Inspect hay for any surface contamination to ensure it's clean and healthy.

4. Cover Water Sources: Use covers or nets over water troughs to prevent mayflies from getting in.

5. Stable Management: Keep stables clean and reduce standing water around the area to limit mayfly breeding grounds.

Your actions play a vital role in preventing Potomac horse fever. It's important to remember that while you can vaccinate for Potomac horse fever it does not guarantee a horse will not get Potomac horse fever and it takes about 3-4 weeks after the second dose to take full effect. So, if you're considering vaccination, time is of the essence!

Stay vigilant and keep our horses safe! 🐴❤️

18/06/2024

Four days of HARD work, but worth it in every way.

13/06/2024

Controlling the quality of our hay from soil to baling. 💪🏻

12/06/2024

Thankful for every single sunset I get to enjoy on this beautiful farm.

04/06/2024

Love a boarder with a sense of humor! Anyone know what “doing the lords work” meant for our resident pony friend, Baz? Drop your best, or most hilarious, guesses in the comments!

31/05/2024

When you’re somewhere you’re not supposed to be, but dang it ya look cute doin’ it.

27/05/2024

Ya gotta do what ya gotta do.

17/05/2024

It was a good day to have a good day. 😊

15/05/2024

BB loves Misty, but does Misty love BB? 🤔

13/05/2024

Monday morning giggles with your favorite tiny terrorist, Stanley.

11/05/2024

When the Northern Lights visit your horse farm, it feels like magic all around you.

03/05/2024

Promotion Alert! Twig has been promoted to Branch Manager and will receive a raise of… *checks notes* Ah, it appears there is not additional compensation for this promotion. We thank you for your understanding!

02/05/2024

If a place can be a soulmate, this is one of mine.

30/04/2024

The mares enjoyed breakfast with a show courtesy of the new arrival over at the neighboring Clydesdale farm.

26/04/2024

It’s chill vibes for our horses at feeding time because they live in an environment that promotes food security.

25/04/2024

Just two city kids trying to figure out how to make hay. We made a practice field since we have no idea what the heck we are doing. 😆

22/04/2024

We love our Kool Kurtains so much, we bought two more sets to fully enclose our barn!

19/04/2024

When your living environment is so relaxed, you can just lay down and sleep during breakfast feeding.

14/04/2024

Happy heart.

02/04/2024

Kate gets caught practicing Lee’s calendar pose!

28/03/2024

“Excuse me, but I see London, I see France…”

26/03/2024

Desensitizing a new horse to the Kool Kurtains in her stall. ☺️